Hi, I’m Silvia.

One of the signs that parents and teachers often ask me for is the sign for PLEASE.
So, I thought you would like to try it too!

While it is important for all children to learn manners and words associated with politeness, children with language delay...

I recorded a video for you to learn all the Lámh signs you need for the Easter Egg Hunt. 

We want to support children who use Lámh to be able to sign everyday activities, including special occasions, like Easter.

Children with communication difficu...

As you will see in the video, I have a little helper this week. My son Sebastian is showing you one of the essential Easter signs: EASTER EGG.

EASTER EGG HUNT
Last year, my children and I enjoyed recording an EASTER EGG HUNT with Lámh signs. I did th...

When recording this video for you, glorious sunshine blasted through my studio window. I could see the daffodils in my garden blooming, making me want to get out there and enjoy a bit of warmth. Then I heard a weather warning on the radio for the wes...

Recently, I had the honour of teaching a masterclass in managing challenging behaviour. I have been reading all the messages and feedback people sent me, and I was so glad to hear how much that session helped educators and parents alike.

The first str...

Last year, I recorded one of Mr Tumble´s songs with Lámh signs. Many parents and teachers commented on how helpful it was, so I recorded an updated version for more teachers and parents to use with their children.

Even when the weather is cold (And ...

At this stage, you probably know that I am a huge advocate for communications systems, such as sign language, right?

But I don´t want you to take my word for it.

There are tons of research studies out there, and I want to share the results of one o...

Many teachers and parents commented on how helpful my Halloween signs compilation was. So, I decided to do something similar to help you learn Christmas signs.

In this Christmas video, I have included additional signs that people often ask for, such...

In this video, I am teaching you a sign that can help you when working on promoting social skills with your students, the sign for SORRY.

Young children often show concern when other children are upset and crying. Support your students' understandin...

In this video, I will teach you a sign that you will undoubtedly need in the wintertime: COAT.
Remember that when you introduce a new sign, you should use it with the child as much as possible. So, when you introduce the sign for COAT, make sure you p...

In this video, I will teach you a sign related to one of the school subjects: P.E. (Physical Education).
Based on a natural gesture, the sign for P.E. is quite fun and easy to learn.

Using the sign for P.E. will help your student understand what acti...

In this video, I will teach you a sign I introduce to young children so they can start making their first sentences with Lámh. I introduce this sign once children can consistently use signs for some of their favourite toys, activities, or food.

That...

In this video, I share 10 signs you might need at Halloween.

I picked the 10 most asked for signs.

As you might know, Lámh has a limited vocabulary of about 500 signs, so sometimes we might need to resort to Irish Sign Language signs (ISL) for word...

Review of seven Lámh signs for school for the new term.

You, all teachers, SNAs, preschool teachers and principals have done your best in getting classrooms ready and safe to welcome children back to school for the new term

There will always be a b...

One evening, while I was driving home from work, a song came on the radio. It was “Summer Holiday” by Cliff Richard. It’s a catchy little song, and it caught my attention. I must confess that when I'm driving, I can’t help but listen carefully to the...